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Prime Time Brightening Foundation Primer is a breakthrough primer that adds an extraordinarily luminous, healthy-looking glow to your skin while smoothing out your complexion. It's great for combating dry patches, fine lines, excess oil and minimizing large pores. Infused with 100% pure bareMinerals, nourishing vitamins and antioxidants, it instantly brightens your complexion and extends the wear of your bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation. Formulated without preservatives, it glides on with no tacky feel and is suitable for all skin types. Simply shake well before use and apply an even layer all over your face. Less is more. Follow up with Original or Matte SPF 15 Foundation.

No More Winter Blahs!!
Firstly, BE Sure to SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE your bottle (and bootie) before pumping. Secondly, BE prepared to fall in luv!!! This primer will end the winter and mid season blah's, your skin will simply look a little punched up, the same lovely long wear of your make up is still there and there isn't a day or season that this product won't work!! My BE foundation shade is Fairly Light and sometimes Fair -- no problems -- not too Gold or too yellow. HIGHLY Recommend!!! You won't be sorry!!
01/06/2011

Wonderful Product !!!
The very first time I tried this product, I loved it. I've tried the original and this brightening illuminatrice, and they both have their unique qualites. It goes on very soft & creamy. It makes a huge difference when I use it. The Mineral Veil, foundations, blushes.... they go on evenly & STAY on all day long, for the most part. It doesn't take a lot, so I can make this product go far. I do recommend this Prime Time primer to anyone that wants evenly applied, rich looking makeup on their face.
02/02/2015

too shimmery
I thought I would love this, but I prefer the original Prime time. this was very shimmery, it still hold the make up very well, but you have to clean your hands very well after applying... even then shimmer may sow up where you dont want it to.
09/27/2014

Needs better dispenser bottle!
I purchased this once and could not get it to spray out of the bottle; only an occasional squirt. Returned to store and exchanged for another. Same problem. I have to unscrew the bottle because it simply will not squirt. Do something!!
01/03/2014

Comes out looking scary, goes on well
The other Prime Times are clear, so when this came out a golden shade I was nervous. I am so pale I am almost colorless and seeing this shade was scary. It went on great, didn't look orange. I noticed a very slight luminous effect on my skin that may look better on a darker complected person. It primes just fine, as well as the original. I would buy it again, I like it.
10/07/2013

Great product but does seperate
This is the only Primer I've ever used and I really like it. My foundation goes on much smoother and more evenly than without and looks better too. It does separate and I always end up having to unscrew the top and try to dig some out with the tip of the tube or my finger but if you can deal with that, it's a great product. I'm used to it by now so it's just part of my routine and doesn't really bother me. If they could somehow fix this problem though, that would be great! ;-) It does seem to even my tone out a little but I still have a lot of redness to cover up so I'm thinking about trying the neutralizing primer for a change. I'll still keep a bottle of this around too though.
07/16/2013

Like the other primer better
Curious about this primer, I tried it the last time I needed some. I liked it at first, but it separated in the bottle. Within a couple of weeks, it came out kind of runny, even when I shook it first. Then it wouldn't come out at all.
This week, I had to twist it open the top to remove the primer from the inside.
It works OK, but not significantly better than the original primer, which never did this when I used it. I gave it only two stars for the dispenser; and I'll go back to the original.
06/27/2013

Disappointed
The first time I tried this 2 years ago, I was really impressed and noticed the impact it had on my foundation and staying power for my overall makeup application. But I haven't had the same experience with the last 2 bottles I purchased. Had to switch brands. Disappointed.
06/09/2013

Adds a nice shimmery glow
Keeps my make-up from creasing in the lines of my face and keeps my powder on longer than no primer at all... I like the brightening one becsause it adds a bit of shimmer and glow.
However, I like the texture of the origional primer better. It's a litte more thick.
05/14/2013

An Escential
I love the brightening foundation Primer! I generally use it if I know I will need my makeup to remain flawless all day. A tiny bit goes a long way and I love the silky and even application. I usually pair this with the eyeshadow primer as well, and since I have combination skin, I'll put a light layer of face lotion on my dry areas before application. After I've finished my look, I use the mineral veil to seal. On a humid day, I may reapply a thin layer of the mineral veil once or twice. The primer allows the coverage to last all day, regardless of how much coverage I've applied. I work in some harsh climates so from work to weddings, the primer works great! Great product, definitely recommend!
05/14/2013

Not sure which primer you are referncing but I have Oily skin and have tried all bareMinerals Primers and NONE of them made my face look shiny. My favorite primers are the Neutralizing and the brightening. Sometimes i even mix them together!

Answers

I saw that this was asked almost a year an a half ago! That's too bad, because this product is PERFECT for adult acne. I'm 58 & use it when I'm hit with a flare of pimples. It's strong enough that unless you have SUPER oily skin, you only need to use it every other day or so. I often don't use it for a few months & then just a few washes will do the job. You should always follow-up with a moisturizer no matter what you use, because your skin will put out more oils if it feels dry. ( It does not have an expiration date. )

This product doesn't clog pores. Acne can be caused by several products, but this particular product shouldn't add to your acne problems. It is Dermatologist-tested. As far as expiration goes, several of their products contain expiration dates, but as long as there are no organic materials, they shouldn't expire and this product is among them.